Sporting Life Fishing Report

Sunday 21st September 2025

Weather: 12.3°. Cloud increasing this morning, then the odd evening shower. Northerlies. River Flow: 27.5 Cumecs (m³/s) With the school holidays underway, we’re seeing increased traffic both on the water and on the roads. Weather-wise, it's shaping up to be...

 Niamh Ward
 

Special Report - Thursday 18th September 2025

We want to officially congratulate Peter Carty on receiving his honour today from the Governor General of New Zealand for his outstanding services to fly fishing in New Zealand. Pete travelled to Wellington yesterday morning to attend the ceremony held...

 Niamh Ward
 

Sunday 14th September 2025

Sunday 14th September 2025 Weather: Windy with a few rain showers River Flow: 29.3 cumecs (m³/s) The wind’s been giving a few people a hard time today, with some strong, chilly gusts blowing through. Still, that shouldn't stop you from...

 Niamh Ward
 

Wednesday 3rd September 2025

Weather: Fine, apart from some patchy morning and evening cloud. Light winds. Tongariro River Flow: 27.7 cumecs (m³/s) The week has been shaping up nicely, with good numbers of fish being caught throughout the region. Egg patterns are still producing...

 Jon Lake
 

Saturday 30th August 2025

Weather: Overcast this morning with light rain on and off for most of the day, highs of 11°C. Tongariro River Flow: 26.6 cumecs (m³/s) With rain forecast for this week, the river should see a fresh flush of flow and...

 Rosie Bennett
 

Tuesday 26th August 2025

Special report from Cory Scott Over the last few months, I’ve spent a lot of time guiding the Taupo River systems. When we time the rains and have a bit of colour in the rivers the fishing can be incredible...

 Shop Staff